Percent Change in White Blood Cell count
| Suspected NEC | Definite NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| N | 69 | 37 |
| WBC (%) | 5 (−30 – 35) | −41 (−68 – −13)* |
| AMC (%) | −8 (−47 – 82) | −31 (−79 – 4) |
| ANC (%) | 15 (−44 – 74) | −64 (−90 – −26)* |
% change from baseline are represented as median (25th–75th)
*p<0.05, definite NEC vs. suspected NEC